Fall/Winter Recreation Guide available online

PENTICTON - It’s nearly time to move from the lake to the pool, from beach time to court time and floating the channel to channeling your energy at yoga.

Recreation Penticton’s Fall/Winter Recreation Guide will be on a shelf near you on Aug. 17. More than ever, you’ll find a great mix of programs, events, articles and information to keep you active and sweating long after the warm weather departs.

“This year’s program has really responded to the active lifestyles of every age of our residents” Lori Mullin, City Recreation and Culture Manager said, “We’re proud to offer programs that are affordable and really fit busy family lives” said Mullin, “This includes options for childcare to enable parents to stay active and a system of great discounts through Active Advantage.”

The City is offering a huge variety of sport, fitness and recreation programs for children, youth and adults. Tots and tykes can enjoy our Baby Bug and Jr. Bug programs as they work their way toward becoming a student of the City’s early learning centre, Bugaboo University.

Children and youth can register for mountain biking, drawing, ballet, or babysitter training – just to name a few. Adults can enjoy Badminton, Volleyball, Basketball or Pickleball during drop in sports times in the gymnasium, or sign up for one of our many Zumba, Yoga, Cardio or Strength fitness classes.

Those keen to get back into the pool will find a wide variety of aquatic fitness programs for all abilities along with swimming lessons for kids of all ages. If dropping in is more your thing, check out our Fall/Winter pool schedule and stop by for a few laps, a hot tub, or a cruise down the waterslide.

McLaren Arena will also be busy this Fall and Winter for those who want to skate or play hockey. The upcoming season offers lots of public skating opportunities and preschool and school age skating lessons.

Register for lessons as soon as possible as they tend to fill up quickly and be sure to visit us on Sept. 28, Nov. 2nd and Jan. 18 for a chance to skate with your Penticton Vees.

“We have awesome facilities here in Penticton and I think we’ve done a great job of creating programs that maximize the use of every space – there is truly something for everyone here” said Mayor Andrew Jakubeit.

OPINION Editor, This is a busy time of year, but I find it’s also a time of reflection, particularly as January marks the end of my two-year term as Chair and my 10 years serving on the Board of Interior